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Hand-Cut Dovetail Woodworking Class

$420

with Annalise Rubida, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
In this workshop for beginners and intermediate woodworkers, you will learn the steps of making hand-cut dovetails for boxes, cases, and many other wooden pieces. You will learn layout, cutting and chopping dovetails with hand tools to make a small wooden step stool. You may bring your own chisels, but Factory 3 will provide all needed tools, and the class will begin by learning to sharpen hand tools

Understanding Social Security

Free

with Sarah Blondin, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

Full Course

Beginner Adult Ballet - Summer

$79

with Morgan Sanborn, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Add movement to your weekly routine, learn something new, or even refresh skills from your past! Develop musicality along with a basic knowledge of ballet steps, including proper alignment along with the fundamentals of ballet technique. Each class will consist of barre and center work, along with exercises traveling across the floor. Students will also learn a brief history of ballet along with the historical context of steps and styles of classical ballet.

Bring ballet flat shoes and wear something comfortable to move in.

Morgan Sanborn is a member of City Ballet of Boston and freelance artist with extensive background training and performing in multiple styles of dance and 25+ years of teaching experience. She is currently an American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Fellowship Instructor, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Academy International Mat, and working toward completing a comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification.

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Digital Photography Advanced

$125

with Steve McGrath, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 7 pm

Digital Photography Advanced This course is for advanced students who are comfortable with their camera and want more!

Explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.

Take an in-depth look at manual focus, fill flash, flash modes and other advanced techniques.

ONLINE JULY 9-JULY 30 • 7-8:30pm $125

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every two weeks.
Art to Product: Create and Print Your Own Creations!
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Art to Product: Create and Print Your Own Creations!

$25 Originally: $125

with Catherine Scanlon, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Join us in this one-night lecture, discover how to transform your artwork into marketable products using an easy and budget-friendly print service. Create stunning cards, calendars, mugs, and more in this enjoyable, relaxed environment!

YOUTH Field Hockey Camp

$75

with Crystal Cyr, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 5 pm

Ages: 6 - 12

Take your game to the next level! Thiscamp is for beginners to advancedplayers ages 6-12. Progress at yourown pace, meet new friends and havefun! Players need to provide a stick, shin guards, a mouthguard, a ball and a face shield. Campers please bring plenty of water!

JULY 10, 17, 24 & 31 THURSDAYS

5-6:30pm $75

 

Lighthouse Photo Workshop

$69

with Steve McGrath, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance, and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography.

On Saturday, 7/12, we will gather in person for the Lighthouse Lovers Cruise (3:30-7:30pm), through the Maine Maritime Museum, where we will focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches.

Finally, we'll meet online the following week to discuss, share and critique our images. For beginner and intermediate photographers.

Note: Students must purchase their own Lighthouse Lovers Cruise ticket through the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath: (207) 443-1316 x331. The price of the cruise ticket ($63) includes admission to the museum which you can visit before the cruise or up to a week after.

Please have a computer, stable internet connection, and your fully charged digital camera or smartphone for all sessions.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 7/9.

Zoom link provided by instructor.

Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and teacher with 25 years of experience shooting sports photos for local high schools, then weddings and stock agencies. His love of the great outdoors led him to his true passion–nature photography. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Many of his images have been published in school textbooks.

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Lighthouse Photo Workshop

$180 Originally: $69

with Steve McGrath, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography. The following Saturday, during the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches. Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images. Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers.

10 Lighthouses in 4 hours

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July 10 Online Class 5:30-7:00

July 12 On the Cruise meet at 2:30 Cruise leaves at 3:30-7:30

July 17 Online Critique Class 5:30-7:00

Instructor: Steve McGrath





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